Exams Officer

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government pension

Health and Wellbeing program

Professional Growth

Job summary

Wickersley School and Sports College is seeking an Exams Officer to oversee the administration and delivery of all examinations, ensuring JCQ compliance and awarding body requirements. You will lead entries, tier selections, and results day planning, working with SEN staff and invigilators to provide a calm, well-organised environment for our students.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, a relevant admin or supervisory qualification, and strong MIS/data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Relevant admin, data management, or supervisory qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in educational administration or managing examinations processes.
• Strong proficiency in MIS and data analysis tools.
• Good understanding of legislation, admin procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end administration of all examinations, ensuring JCQ and awarding body compliance.
• Manage student entries, tier selections, linear assessments, and coursework submissions within deadlines.
• Coordinate access arrangements and special considerations for eligible students.
• Recruit, train, and manage external invigilators for secure exam operations.
• Maintain secure handling of examination papers and materials.

Skills

Examinations admin

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data analysis

Health & safety

Education

GCSEs English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above)

Tools

BROMCOM MIS

Job description

ROLE: Exams Officer (Admin Level 4)

SCHOOL: Wickersley School and Sports College

SALARY: WPT Band 6 £33119 - £35570 (£30444 - £32697 pro-rata)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 37 hours per week, term time plus all insets, plus 10 days

Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrator looking for a pivotal role within an educational environment? We are seeking a dedicated Exams Officer to lead our examinations administration, ensure full regulatory compliance, and support our pupils in achieving their very best.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As Examinations Officer, you will oversee the administration and delivery of all examinations at Wickersley School and Sports College, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. Working closely with academic leaders, SEN staff, and invigilators, you will manage exam operations from entries to results day, providing a calm, meticulously organised, and supportive environment to ensure our students achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end administration of all internal and external examinations, ensuring strict compliance with JCQ, awarding body, and internal policy regulations.
• Oversee student entries, tier selections, linear assessments, and coursework/controlled assessment submissions accurately and within set deadlines.
• Collaborate with the SENDCO/Inclusion team to coordinate and administer access arrangements and special considerations for eligible students.
• Recruit, train, deploy, and line manage a team of external invigilators to ensure smooth, secure exam room operations.
• Maintain the secure receipt, storage, preparation, and dispatch of examination papers and sensitive materials in line with security protocols.
• Lead the operational logistics for Results Days, co-ordinating post-results services, access to scripts, review of marking requests, and certificate distribution.
• Manage and maintain accurate exam data on the Trust’s Management Information System (BROMCOM) to inform strategic reporting and performance analysis

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.
• Relevant administrative, data management, or supervisory qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience).
• Proven experience in educational administration or managing examinations processes.
• Strong proficiency in Management Information Systems (MIS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, administrative procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
• Professional Growth and Development

***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 6th November 2026***

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service